Two sessions open clear-view window on China

Editor's Note: The following are excerpts of remarks by Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng at the 2nd "China in Springtime" Global Dialogue US Session, titled "Understanding China Through the Lens of the Two Sessions".

Through the window of the two sessions — the annual gatherings of the country's top legislature and political advisory body — the world could gauge the strong momentum of China's high-quality development. Regarded as an economic barometer, this year's two sessions, held in Beijing from March 4 to 11-highlighted last year's achievements and outlined future blueprints.

In 2024, China's GDP grew by 5 percent year-on-year, contributing about 30 percent to global growth. Technological breakthroughs, such as humanoid robots and DeepSeek, have emerged in quick succession, alongside new industries, new business models and new forms of economic activity.